Monthly Archives: October 2010

Atlanta Moms.. participate in a Focus Group and earn $125+

Fieldwork Atlanta formula study group

Fieldwork Atlanta is looking for first time moms with formula fed babies ages 0-6 months, to participate in a paid Labeling Study Focus Group (regarding infant formula) paying a minimum of $125+ for 2 hours.

When: October 14th and 15th – Various times ARE available

How long: 2 hours

Get paid: $125+

Where: Cobb Galleria/Cumberland Mall area

Fill out your contact information on the form if you are interested in participating.

Form link: http://fieldwork.formbin.com/forms/labeling_study

Win 4 tickets to OVO by Cirque du Soleil at Atlantic Station Nov. 20th

Enter to win 4 tickets to see OVO by Cirque du Soleil at Atlantic Station, valued at $300!

OVO by Cirque du Soleil will be opening on November 4 at Atlantic Station. For more information on the show and to get tickets please click here!

OVO is a headlong rush into a colourful ecosystem teeming with life, where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter, play, fight and look for love in a non-stop riot of energy and movement. The insects’ home is a world of biodiversity and beauty filled with noisy action and moments of quiet emotion.

When a mysterious egg appears in their midst, the insects are awestruck and intensely curious about this iconic object that represents the enigma and cycles of their lives.

It’s love at first sight when a gawky, quirky insect arrives in this bustling community and a fabulous ladybug catches his eye – and the feeling is mutual.

OVO is overflowing with contrasts. The hidden, secret world at our feet is revealed as tender and torrid, noisy and quiet, peaceful and chaotic. And as the sun rises on a bright new day the vibrant cycle of insect life begins anew.

About the prize tickets

Show Date: November 20 – Saturday
Time: 8:00 PM
Price: $75/ticket – $300 total
Location: Atlantic Station

Enter to win tickets to OVO by Cirque du Soleil on AtlantaMoms.com here

Adorable organic play clothes for kids at Dadoo Kids

I’m always on the lookout for cute, comfortable clothes for my kids.  Madelyn, my 4 year old is all about wearing yoga pants and comfy tees.  But a problem arose..  she wants to wear yoga pants and comfy tees to school everyday and we all know that there are only so many pairs of yoga pants and comfy tees available at clothing stores.. and they all look the same – not a great thing when she should look like she’s wearing a different outfit every day.
I see all these little girls at Madelyn’s school, dressed to the 9’s but the kids don’t always look like they’re comfortable. I want Madelyn to look cute AND be comfortable which is why I don’t have a problem with her wearing yoga pants and tees to school most days.  Given that, I was very excited when I learned about Dadoo Kids, an online store offering cute, comfortable organic clothes for babies and kids.  Now Madelyn’s school outfits can be comfortable and cute at the same time!

Dadoo Kids organic tee
Dadoo Kids organic butterfly tee

With two young ones of her own, designer Christine Miller Kelly was inspired to develop a line of playful, modern, and super comfortable children’s clothing that simultaneously celebrates the joy of being a kid (no rush to look like an adult!) and the realities of day-to-day play.

Dadoo Kids lounge pants
Dadoo Kids lounge pants

Dadoo Kids clothing is made with organic cotton and bamboo blends, making the pieces gentle to the touch.. great for sensitive baby skin.

Dadoo Kids designs are fun, unique, and their pieces are true to size.   This means leaner, better fitting clothes for infants and toddlers.

Their lounge pants are knit and have elastic waistbands (no buttons or zippers) making them the ultimate in comfort for your little one.

Because there are no buttons or zippers to fuss with, Dadoo Kids clothing encourages independence with tees, pants, and twirly dresses that are easy for self-dressing, undressing, and going potty.

Check out Dadoo Kids adorable selection of organic cotton and bamboo blend kids clothing.

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Bedtime Stories for Preschoolers

Tuck Me In bedtime story

If I ask Madelyn (4 yrs old) if she wants to me to play a game with her or read to her she choses to read.  I love that!

Madelyn has so many more books than Sebastian (11 yrs old) did when he was her age.. he would have rather played with toys than read.

Madelyn’s bedtime routine includes that I and/or my husband 3-5 books to her. While I try to choose relatively short books so as to not drag bedtime out, my husband reads long books.  Yay, Daddy!  I’ll be honest.. by bedtime, I’m just ready for her to go to sleep so I prefer to read shorter stories.

Madelyn has three stacks of hand-selected ‘bedtime books’.. sorted on her bookshelf in order of importance.  A few of Madelyn’s favorite bedtime books are Tuck Me In by By Dean Hacohen and Sherry Scharschmidt, A Bedtime for Bear By Bonny Becker, and Moon Dreams By Ruth Martin.

A Bedtime for Bear bedtime storyA Bedtime for Bear is about a Bear who, when impish Mouse comes to spend the night, is in for a rude—and very funny—awakening and is the companion story to the New York Times bestseller A Visitor for Bear.

In Moon Dreams Luna loves to look at the moon.  But Luna wonders where the moon goes during the day and each night, after desperately trying to stay awake, her dreams taker her on a journey as she searches for the moon far and wide.

Tuck Me In - bedtime storyTuck Me In.. one of my favorites.  Who needs to be tucked in? Turn each page until all baby animals–and little readers–are cozy and ready for sleep in this bedtime ritual.  Tuck Me In is the last book we read at night because after tucking all the baby animals in, in the book, Madelyn is ready to be tucked in.  Thank goodness!

We recently acquired two more bedtime stories, Interrupting Chicken and Switching on the Moon, so stayed tuned to see which stack these books end up in on Madelyn’s bookshelf!

Enjoy,

Disney on Ice presents Toy Story 3 at Philips Arena Oct. 13-17th – Enter to win a Family 4 Pack!

COMING TO Atlanta Oct. 13 – 17

{Contest closed}

* And the winner is…
Amber B! *

Disney on Ice presents Toy Story 3 at Philips Arena - ticket giveaway
Click image to enter to win a Family 4 Pack of tickets

Toy Story 3, the smash hit box office sensation, is so hot it’s cool as everyone’s favorite toys take to the ice in Disney On Ice presents Disney Pixar’s Toy Story 3!

An award-winning creative team and a cast of world-class skaters are bringing Woody, the pull-string cowboy; space ranger Buzz Lightyear; Jessie, the yodeling cowgirl; and the rest of the gang to fans and families around the country in this brand-new live ice spectacular.

Produced by Feld Entertainment, Disney On Ice  presents Disney Pixar’s Toy Story 3 is performing at Philips Arena, One Philips Drive, NW, Atlanta, GA 30303.

The show opens Wednesday, Oct. 13, and runs through Sunday, Oct. 17. Ticket prices start at $14 and can be ordered atwww.ticketmaster.com or charged by phone, 800-745-3000.

The summer’s biggest hit movie, Toy Story 3 , and memorable moments from Toy Story and Toy Story 2 are hitting the ice in this sensational live production coming to your hometown! Catch all the heroic action when Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie and the Toy Story gang escape from the rambunctious tots of Sunnyside Daycare and race for home, in their most daring adventure ever. A few new faces join the fun, including Barbie’s groovy bachelor Ken and Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear. It’s the biggest Toy Story experience on ice, jam-packed with fast-paced adventure such as Buzz’s galactic battle with Emperor Zurg and a hoe-down on the set of “Woody’s Roundup”. Rediscover the humor, friendship and charm of Toy Story when * Disney On Ice presents Disney Pixar’s Toy Story 3 takes family fun to infinity and beyond!

To discover more about Disney On Ice, log on to www.disneyonice.com , or visit us on Facebook or YouTube.

Ticket Prices:

Tickets start at $14 ($14, $22, $30, $35, $50 VIP and $75 Rinkside)
Order at www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone, 800-745-3000

Show Times:

Wed., Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m.
Thurs., Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m.
Fri., Oct. 15, 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 16, 11 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Sun., Oct. 17, noon and 4 p.m.

About Feld Entertainment:
Feld Entertainment is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that lift the human spirit and create indelible memories, with 30 million people in attendance at its shows each year. Feld Entertainment’s productions have appeared in more than 70 countries on six continents and include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey^® , Feld Motor Sports, Disney On Ice and Disney Live!

FAMILY 4 PACK TICKET GIVEAWAY!

We are giving a lucky AtlantaMoms.com reader a Family 4 Pack of tickets to see Disney on Ice presents Toy Story 3 at Philips Arena Saturday October 16th @ 2:30 p.m.
The tickets will be mailed to the winner and are non-transferable.
Entries accepted through 2pm October 7th and will be mailed to the winner’s home address provided in the giveaway entry form.

We will contact the winner by email to which the winner must respond by 9am October 8th or another winner will be chosen.

Click here to enter to win – This contest is closed.

Congratulations Amber B!